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In the last few decades life for children with Downs Syndrome has changed for the better. Where once they were marginalized, they are now seen as individuals and are integrated into society. There is a growing realization that Downs children have enormous potential, and their future is brighter than ever before.Fiona Marshall explains Downs syndrome, its causes, and how it is diagnosed. Here you fill find sound, common-sense information on the health issues that your child may face and what to expect as they develop and grow. Included are case studies showing how other children and parents have coped, and lists of organizations that can provide resources, help and support. ... Read more

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There are many books for new parents better than this one!
Honestly, I have not read this book, though I have read all of the excerpts available through Amazon.I am a genetic counselor and would never give this book to a family, but I noticed that some people who look at "Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide" bought this book instead, so I wanted to check it out.From the title, I wasn't expecting much as the correct name is "Down syndrome" rather than "Down's syndrome."Diagnoses are named to honor the people who first described them--but that doesn't mean that they own them!

In the short pieces of the book I did read, besides the somewhat callous language, I noted another "naming" type problem as well as a very inaccurate piece of information.First, recurrence risks are given for the chances of having another "Down's syndrome baby"--but parents had a baby (the important piece) that has Down syndrome.People first language is necessary and not using it is insulting.Second, the book makes mention that there are different types of genetic changes that cause Down syndrome.That is true, but much of the information provided is incorrect.For example, the author states that 1/3 of individuals with Down syndrome have a translocation.This is not true--this actually happens less than 5% of the time.

Please look for other options than this book.Again, "Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide" is an excellent resource.If it contains more information than you want to know, don't read the other parts.Maybe you'll want to know more about them in the future, maybe you'll want someone to rip those pages out so you don't have to worry about them!The important thing is to get accurate information and take care of your new baby! ... Read more

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Unique, up-to-date and comprehensive, this book considers in depth the remarkable association between Down Syndrome and Alzheimer disease. It provides overviews of each condition, followed by detailed accounts and analyses of hypotheses that attempt to account for the presence of Down Syndrome as a risk factor for Alzheimer disease. The data and discussions presented, including practical diagnostic and management recommendations, will be vital for health professionals involved in caring for adults with Down Syndrome, and for researchers exploring biological and behavioral aspects of the intriguing link between the two disorders. ... Read more

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Designed for professionals, parents and caregivers, this book looks at all aspects of living with Down syndrome. It focuses on real people and their lives, featuring the words of adolescents and adults with Down syndrome and of their families. Case studies are used to illustrate the range of family experiences, both positive and stressful, at different stages. The book follows the development of children with Down syndrome from infancy through childhood to adolescence and adulthood, considering physical, behavioural, cognitive and social aspects. It explores the educational needs of individuals across the lifespan, and includes a substantial chapter on Down syndrome in adult life, covering leaving home, work, friends, finance, sexual relationships, and playing a part in the community. The book concludes by looking towards the future:at the challenges for the research and service agenda, at the impact of new technology on information and training, and at the development of resources on an international scale. ... Read more

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One of a series that presents facts and promotes awareness and understanding of conditions that many children learn to live with. It uses case studies to examine the causes and effects, control, medication and treatment, and the help and support available. ... Read more

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Progress in Clinical and Biological Research, Volume 384 The Phenotypic Mapping of Down Syndrome and Other Aneuploid Conditions Proceedings of a National Down Syndrome Society Conference Held in New York, January 14 and 15, 1993 Charles J. Epstein, Editor In the last decade, considerable progress in the phenotypic mapping of Down syndrome and other syndromes caused by aneuploidy has been made, answering many perplexing questions and raising new ones. Of primary concern is the relationship between the individual components of the Down syndrome phenotype and the specific genes that give rise to them. In its continuing role of supporting basic research through scientific conferences, the National Down Syndrome Society brought together a panel of experts from genetics, molecular, and cellular biology to explore the genotype—phenotype correlations of Down syndrome and other aneuploid conditions. The Phenotypic Mapping of Down Syndrome and Other Aneuploid Conditions discusses approaches to understanding the genetics and the underlying mechanisms of the different phenotypic characteristics of Down syndrome, as well as animal models of trisomy 21 relevant to phenotypic mapping of Down syndrome. Since the precedents for phenotypic mapping go far beyond human chromosome 21, the book also covers several other aneuploid states in addition to Down syndrome itself, thereby presenting the latest information about state-of-the-art approaches to phenotypic mapping. The text is divided into the following sections:

• General Approach to Phenotypic Mapping in Aneuploidy
• Phenotypic Mapping of Down Syndrome
• Phenotypic Mapping of Animal Models
• Phenotypic Mapping in Conditions Other than Trisomy 21

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This book covers recent research with neurobiological and cognitive features of Down syndrome. There has been notable progress in understanding the psychobiological concomitants of Down syndrome. New data have pinpointed selective neurological defects, and recent research has revealed that it is possible to work with the supposedly intractable, irreversible deficits accompanying Down syndrome. Surprising improvements in cognitive functions, including language, can be shown by children and even adolescents.The topics include: early concept learning in infants with Down syndrome (Jennifer Wishart); the emergence of language skills (Lars Smith), early lexical development (Caroline Mervis), and developmental asynchrony of language development in Down syndrome (Jon Miller); the use of computers with speech output to promote language use (Laura Meyers); differences between Down syndrome and normally developing children in the use of a number concept (Rochel Gelman); the neuropsychological status of older Down syndrome individuals (Krystyna Wisniewski); neuropathological (Thomas Kemper), psychobiological (Siegfried Peuschel), and neurophysiological (Eric Courchesne) aspects of Down syndrome; and the relation between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease (Michael Thase).Lynn Nadel is professor of psychology and research cognitive scientist at the University of Arizona, editor of Psychobiology, and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the National Down Syndrome Society. The Psychobiology of Down Syndrome is included in the series Issues in the Biology of Language and Cognition, edited by John C. Marshall, and is sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society. A Bradford Book. ... Read more

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excuse me?
unbelievable... I wonder if you would have books listed with words in the title that are offensive to minority races or genders??????At what point will Amazon omit a book with a truly offensive, degrading title?

Remove this book
Amazon - please remove this book from your site.No one searching for good information on Down Syndrome should be buying this book.I will judge this book by it's title!

OMG!
I've never heard of this book...but with a HORRIBLE title like that it should be BURNED! ... Read more

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This book presents latest original research work and current opinions on Down syndrome, focussing on the molecular biology of the Down syndrome brain at the protein level, rather than at nucleic acid level, as it is the proteins that do the work, and there is a long and unpredictable way from RNA to protein. The studies used fetal brains with Down syndrome in which no neurodegeneration was found and characterized proteins by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. The book provides new aspects, such as that neuronal density and neurotransmission is unchanged in early life but synaptosomal structures and dendritic spines are already seriously affected at the early second trimester. The presentation of a series of tentative mechanisms for the development of the Down syndrome neurophenotype provides models for present and future thinking on the neurobiology of the Down syndrome brain. ... Read more

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Volume 39 of the series International Review of Research in Mental Retardation offers an ongoing scholarly look at health issues in Down syndrome.

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Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence is a difficult time for any teenager, but when you have Asperger Syndrome this already emotionally complex time of life becomes all the more challenging. Reflecting the views of parents, professionals and those with AS themselves, this book tackles issues that are pertinent to all teenagers, such as sexuality, depression and friendship, as well as discussing topics like disclosure and therapeutic alternatives that are more specific to those with AS. This book aims to make the transition from child to adult as smooth as possible, and is an essential survival guide to adolescence. ... Read more

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Enlightening
One of my sons is seeing a therapist & she has stated that she feels he has some traits of AS.Well, after looking into it more, it would seem that both of my sons do.They are 15 & 20 and both of them enjoyed this book & seeing their own traits along with the traits of other family members being pointed out.The good thing is that it also gave them insight into why other people respond to them the way they do.I think this book will help them both in relating to other people.This has been a very handy book for them.Well written.

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An insightful resource! I found this book to be very informative. The author's explanation of the syndrome was clear and very easy to understand.To read the preface by Luke Jackson, a student identified with Asperger's, was also very moving and validating. I am in the process of referring a high school student for Asperger's screening. This book was my number 1 resource in my own exposure to this disability and its place on the Autistic spectrum. The author covers such innovative topics as; cognitive behavior therapy, exploring friendships,the sexuality of Asperger teens, the importance of occupational therapy, safety issues,diagnosis, parenting, interventions strategies, educational concerns and disclosure & self-advocacy. One would hope a child with Asperger's would be diagnosed at the elementary level. However, with such a new awakening to the topic, I feel there are probably hundreds of misdiagnosed adolescents out there waiting for help and insight. Parents, I urge you to approach your child's teachers if you suspect Asperger-like characteristics in your own child. Then, I recommend you all read this book! ... Read more

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Produced in association with the National Down Syndrome Society, this book reviews the current status of Down syndrome research and examines future directions in the field. ... Read more

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This volume explores Down syndrome disability in the cultural context of the school. The author traces the history of community banishment on people with Down syndrome. Based on fieldwork, and using examples, the author describes school contexts currently resisting traditions of segregation. ... Read more

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Such an important book
This book is not only an important piece of research but also a great story of gifted teachers and unique learners.This book is beyond throught-provoking...it is ground-breaking.Those who read it will learn much about possibilities for people with disabilities and their teachers and for schooling itself. ... Read more

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This book promotes a positive message for people with Down Syndrome across the world. Living with Down Syndrome is a positive experience for the majority of children and adults with Down Syndrome, and for their families. Of course there are difficulties to be faced, but quality of life, from infancy to old age, is determined more by the quality of healthcare, education and social inclusion offered to individuals, than by the developmental difficulties that are associated with Down Syndrome. The aim of this book is to bring the latest information on research and good practice to families, practitioners and policy makers in order improve the services available to individuals with Down syndrome in all countries. ... Read more